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POLITICSSep 17Rosenberg: Russia's elections will have few surprises, but for the Kremlin they matterThere is no doubt over the outcome of this vote, but for the Kremlin they are still an important moment.BBC World
POLITICSSep 17Putin braces for election stress test as Russians ‘feel the pain’ of struggling economyRussia’s upcoming election is expected to cement United Russia’s dominance, but voter turnout and its margin of victory could offer clues to public discontent.CNBC
CONFLICTSep 17Canada warns Russia: NATO will not be intimidated by “provocations”Russia regularly tests the resolve of NATO members, but these attempts will fail.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 17EU should have established mechanism to counter Russian threats back in 2014 – Czech security expertThe European Union should have developed its own mechanism for responding to hybrid threats from Russia following the annexation of Crimea, or at the latest after the start of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.Ukrinform [en]
CONFLICTSep 17Ukraine-Russia war latest: General decorated by Putin for false victory claim killed in Ukrainian drone strikeThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 17U.S. House passes Lindsey Graham sanctions bill targeting RussiaOn Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill imposing sanctions on Russia and Iran, named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, and sent the legislation to President Donald Trump for his signature.Ukrinform [en]
CONFLICTBREAKINGSep 17Russian drone strike hits high-rise in Odesa, injuring three, including childUkrinform [en]
CONFLICTSep 17Russian missile strike on Kyiv injures 12, including children, buildings damagedUkrinform [en]
CONFLICTBREAKINGSep 17Russians begin striking Mykolaiv port infrastructure with aerial bombs — Southern Defense ForcesUkrinform [en]
CONFLICTBREAKINGSep 17Ukraine: Russian strikes injure several in Kyiv, OdesaDW News [en]
POLITICSSep 17US House of Representatives also approves comprehensive sanctions package against RussiaHet Amerikaanse parlement is akkoord gegaan met een omvangrijk sanctiepakket tegen Rusland, bedoeld om de Russische geldstromen voor de oorlog in Oekraïne af te knijpen. De Senaat had vorige maand al ingestemd met het pakket en woensdag gaf ook het Huis van Afgevaardigden groen licht. Het is nu aan president Trump om de wet te tekenen. Het wetsvoorstel is vernoemd naar de pas overleden Republikeinse senator Lindsey Graham, bondgenoot van Trump en steunpilaar voor Oekraïne. De invloedrijke politicus heeft ruim een jaar onderhandeld over de inhoud van het sanctiepakket en was kort voor zijn doodNOS Buitenland
MILITARYSep 17Russia awards commander of ship that fired flares at Danish Air Force helicopterRussian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov has awarded the commander of the Smetlivy corvette, which fired signal flares toward a Danish Air Force helicopter in international waters.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 17Russia's giant game of Monopoly to fund the war'The Putin System' (3/3). Ever since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, sweeping property redistribution has been underway in Russia. Most often, the state has seized assets from entrepreneurs deemed disloyal and resold them to Vladimir Putin's loyalists.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 17Congress passes sweeping US sanctions bill targeting RussiaThe bill marks the first time in more than two years the US Congress has passed legislation supporting UkraineAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 17House approves sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to Trump - AP NewsHouse approves sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to Trump AP NewsAP News
POLITICSSep 16US House passes Russia sanctions bill, handing Trump more leverage against MoscowThe vote ends a nearly two-year pause in Ukraine assistance from Congress.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 16US Congress passes sanctions bill targeting RussiaThe sanctions package, which targets Russia's energy and defense sectors, will now be sent to US President Donald Trump for signing.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 16US Congress passes Russia sanctions billThe sanctions package is considered the most substantial US legislative effort against Moscow since Trump returned to the White House. Measures in the bill could lead to secondary sanctions on India, China and Iran.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 16U.S. House passes Russia sanctions bill championed by late Senator GrahamThe U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a sweeping sanctions and tariff bill intended to increase economic pressure on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, sending the…Japan Today
POLITICSSep 16House passes Russia and Iran sanctions bill championed by Sen. Lindsey GrahamThe House passed a Russia and Iran sanctions bill championed by late Sen. Lindsey Graham Wednesday night.ABC News
POLITICSSep 16US Congress passes bill targeting Russia’s leading energy buyers – China and IndiaSouth China Morning Post
CONFLICTSep 16Ukraine welcomes Latvia’s steps to restrict transit of Russian grain — MFAUkraine welcomes Latvia’s preparations for measures to restrict the transit of Russian grain and strengthen controls to prevent stolen Ukrainian grain from being transported through its ports.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 16House passes Russia sanctions bill, overcoming Democratic oppositionThe bill was championed by GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly just one day after announcing a deal had been reached with the White House to move forward.CBS News
POLITICSSep 16House passes Russia sanctions bill, sending it to Trump’s deskThe House on Wednesday passed legislation granting President Trump tariff authorities to sanction countries purchasing Russian energy and impose tougher sanctions against the Kremlin over its war in Ukraine. The bill will now be sent to Trump’s desk for his signature, marking the end of a more than year and a half journey for legislation…The Hill